Network Implementation Engineer, Network Delivery Implementation

About the Position

We are seeking a Network Implementation Engineer to join our team in Haskell, TX, USA. This role involves overseeing network installations and ensuring the reliability of our global network.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and QA installation technicians for rack, stack, and installation of networking equipment.
• Commission and test routers, optical transport equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network.
• Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities.
• Collaborate closely with project management, network engineering, and the rest of the engineering team to identify potential problems in network installations.
• Own network documentation, updating and maintaining network drawings and plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.
• 3 years of experience in carrier-class environments, including Layer 1 physical infrastructure (DWDM, AC/DC power, OSP/ISP) and Layer 2/3 networking (TCP/IP, routing).
• Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, vendors in a telecommunications environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Layer 1 optical transmissions systems, layer 3 routing TCP/IP, wireless networking, network design, or operations.
• Experience interpreting and validating deployment packages (including orders and construction specs) to verify design accuracy and escalating discrepancies to engineering partners before installation.
• Experience identifying recurring errors in deployment packages or specifications and driving feedback loops to improve design accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Experience with Linux (e.g., running commands, moving directories).
• Familiarity with network automation tools, scripting, or SQL to query databases and track deployment consistency.
• Familiarity with network troubleshooting and testing tools.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $126,000 - $180,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
• Opportunity to work in a global, innovative environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

About the Company

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.